Author: Victoria Kezra (Victoria Kezra)

New study: San Jose is more diverse than San Francisco

From singing at your favorite Korean karaoke place or visiting San Jose’s first Michelin star restaurant, Portuguese eatery Adega, residents know the city as a mélange of cultures.   While some outside the city might be surprised by San Jose placing in the top 10 most diverse American cities, for people living in San Jose...

Thousands raised for San Jose firefighters who lost Paradise homes

Retired San Jose Fire Captain Jeff Shackelford devoted 25 years to battling deadly blazes — then he lost his home in the most destructive wildfire in California history. Shackelford, 88, who’s battling dementia, lost his home in the devastating Camp Fire which charred about 164,000 acres. Shackelford now lives in a memory care facility. But...